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AFC South news roundup: Taylor requests trade, training camp headlines

Welcome to our AFC South news roundup: training camp edition, where we take a look at all the goings on with the Tennessee Titans’ division rivals, the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars.

We must start in Indianapolis, where Colts owner Jim Irsay made an already shaky situation with star running back Jonathan Taylor even worse.

Just days after Irsay seemingly put his foot in his mouth when commenting on the running back market, Taylor has now requested a trade from the team.

The tweet below is Taylor’s agent’s response to Irsay.

Thank your lucky stars the Titans don’t have a buffoon for an owner like the Colts do. In fact, our beloved Amy Adams Strunk could not be more of a polar opposite from Irsay.

On top of the Taylor news, we’re also covering training camp headlines for each of the Titans’ AFC South foes. Check out everything in our roundup below and, of course, enjoy your Sunday and the rest of the week!

Everything we know about Colts, Jonathan Taylor trade situation

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

This is a fantastic breakdown of the Taylor-Colts situation by Kevin Hickey, giving you everything you need to know about how Indianapolis got to this point with their star running back, who is currently on the PUP list.

Read more here.

And… L.O.L.

5 bold predictions entering Colts training camp

Mykal McEldowney-USA TODAY Sports

Colts Wire’s Meghan Hall takes a stab at five bold predictions for Indy going into training camp, one of which was the Colts competing for a playoff spot.

Read more here.

Michael Pittman Jr. healed from hip injury

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. was among the uncertainties for the team going into training camp thanks to a hip issue, but it appears the injury is no longer a worry, as Pittman said on Tuesday.

Read more here.

Shaquille Leonard practiced with starting defense

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

The Colts received more positive news on the injury front going into camp after it was revealed star linebacker Shaquille Leonard had passed his physical, avoiding the PUP list. He was even able to practice.

Read more here.

Colts training camp roundups

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

Just like we do here at Titans Wire, Colts Wire has provided roundups from every day of Indy’s training camp thus far. We’ve linked to them below, in case you’re interested.

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Texans training camp sparks enthusiasm amid roster question marks

Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Texans Wire’s Brian Barefield does a great job breaking down some of the biggest question marks facing Houston’s roster in training camp.

Right here.

CB Steven Nelson reports to Texans training camp

AP Photo/Jack Dempsey

There was some concern that veteran corner Steven Nelson wouldn’t show up to training camp amidst a contract dispute, but he is indeed in attendance.

Read more here.

Texans sign OT George Fant to 1-year contract

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The Titans not landing George Fant stunk in and of itself, but it gets even worse knowing the team’s division rival, the Texans, landed him instead. Fant’s deal wasn’t even unreasonable, as it’s worth up to $4 million.

Read more here.

Texans extend RT Tytus Howard

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Fant wasn’t the only move Houston made upfront last week, as the team also extended the contract of right tackle Tytus Howard, who landed himself a three-year, $56 million extension, with $36.5 million guaranteed.

Read more here.

Texans training camp roundups

Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s some Texans training camp roundups if you’re interested in keeping up with what’s going on over there.

Day 1

Day 2

 

Jaguars place Dawuane Smoot on PUP list to begin training camp

Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

After re-signing defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot, the veteran defender has been placed on the PUP list to start training camp. This was expected, as Smoot is still working his way back from an Achilles injury.

Read more here.

Calvin Ridley steals the show at first Jaguars training camp practice

Syndication: Florida Times-Union

New Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been impressing early on in training camp, with some noting he’s looking even faster than in years past.

Read more here.

Doug Pederson: Jaguars 'really comfortable' with current pass rushers

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Despite the Jaguars not adding an impact pass-rusher this offseason, head coach Doug Pederson says he’s comfortable with what the team has going into training camp.

Read more here.

Press Taylor: Trevor Lawrence has made a 'huge leap' as a leader

Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor believes quarterback Trevor Lawrence has made big strides in terms of his leadership ahead of his third season in the NFL.

Read more here.

Rayshawn Jenkins: 'We’re a top 5 defense and that's just real'

Syndication: Florida Times-Union

Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins has quite the high opinion of his team’s defense ahead of the 2023 campaign.

Read more here.

Titans training camp recaps

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

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